At a Glance
Median Income
$76,174
$52,125 per capita
Home Value
$452,600
Zillow: $543,125
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
2,581/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.2%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Portland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portland residents earn a median household income of $76,174 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,125. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $452,600 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $543,125. Median rent is $1,487/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,581/100K. The murder rate is 4.5/100K.
Education
59.2% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population68,505
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,180/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,174
Per Capita$52,125
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
Housing
B
Home Value$452,600
Rent$1,487
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$543,125
Housing Units35,585
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent242/100K
Property2,581/100K
Murder4.5/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary272/100K
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,232/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+23.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations63
Libraries35
Did You Know?
The median home in Portland was built in 1945.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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